Concern Dialog law firm

Concern Dialog law firm

Managing Partner, Attorney

Aram Orbelyan leads the firm’s dispute resolution practice.

He represents clients' interests in civil and administrative proceedings, as well as commercial and investment arbitrations, provides advice and performs representation in proceedings related to international law (including international courts and quasi-judicial bodies). Aram Orbelyan is also involved in deal signing projects, including providing advice, participating in the negotiation process, conducting legal audits, etc.

He obtained his attorney's license in 2009. Joined the Concern Dialog team in 2009.

Aram Orbelyan's internationally recognized expertise has consistently earned him placement in groups by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal500 and other esteemed organizations that rate individual lawyers.

Previously, he served as the Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia (RA) and worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

In addition to practical work, Aram Orbelyan has been teaching at the RA Advocate Academy and the French University in Armenia for many years.

Aram Orbelyan is a board member of the Arbitrators’ Association of the Republic of Armenia, and is included in the lists of arbitrators of several arbitration centres in Armenia and abroad.

English, Armenian, Rusian, German (limited proficiency)

•  Member to the Chamber of Advocates of RA  (since 2009)
• Board member of the Arbitrators' Association of Armenia

• In December 2009, attended “Legal dialogue for legal transformation” course of winter academy organized by GIZ and Hartie School of Governance.
• In 2008, defended his candidacy thesis on “Use of armed forces in modern international relationships” at the Faculty of International Law at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), obtained PhD degree in Law.
• From 2000 to 2005, studied at the Faculty of International Law at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and obtained Bachelor degree in Legal Studies (2004) and later a degree of Lawyer /Diplomate/ with command of foreign language (2005).